Racial Justice and Criminal Justice
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The criminal justice system in the United States both reflects racial inequality in the broader society and contributes to it. The overrepresentation of African Americans among those in prison is a result of both the conditions in poor black neighborhoods and racial bias in the criminal justice system. The American system of criminal justice today is excessively punitive, when compared to previous periods and to other countries, and its harsh treatment disproportionately harms African Americans. In addition, those released from prison face a number of obstacles to housing, employment, and other prerequisites of decent life, and the concentration of prisoners and ex-prisoners in black communities does much to perpetuate racial inequality.
2018 ◽
Vol 29
(4)
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pp. 348-360
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2017 ◽
Vol 20
(1)
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pp. 12-38
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2018 ◽
Vol 21
(3)
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pp. 458-482
2018 ◽
Vol 42
(10)
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pp. 1593-1612
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